Top 10 New Vehicle Features that we take for granted

Top 10 New Vehicle Features that we take for granted

By Mike Martin
West Herr Subaru KIA

There are many features on today’s cars that were once optional or not available.  Things we today take for granted.  Features like, power steering, passenger side outside rearview mirrors, radio, intermittent wipers and the like.  Even power windows and locks are virtually standard nowadays on all but a few models.  I thought I would compile my personal favorite accessories that although are not standard equipment may be sometime soon.  They may seem indulgent but remember who would have thought our cars today would have so many features.

1. Automatic Climate Control:  Set it and forget it!
2. Reverse Parking Sensors:  Especially great for larger vehicles. 
3. Outside Temperature Display:  Don’t we all want to know what the temperature is?    I really like it when it’s a minus!
4. Rain Sensing Wipers:  Turn on the wipers and the speed varies depending on how much moisture is on the window.  Awesome technology.
5. Heated Seats:  Hey, it’s Buffalo what could be better.
6. Remote Keyless Entry:  Need I say more?
7. Remote Start:  See #5
8. Power Seats:  Who doesn’t want a mobile Lazyboy!
9. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror:  The less I do the better.  Automatically dims for on-coming headlamps.
10. Gas Mileage Computer:  We should all know the size of our footprints.

  I’m curious to see how fast they integrate to standard equipment.